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The International Comparison of the Educational Systems of Iran, Myanmar and Ethiopia

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Aye, S. H., Agezew, B. H., Iranfar, A., & Kovács, K. E. (2023). The International Comparison of the Educational Systems of Iran, Myanmar and Ethiopia. Central European Journal of Educational Research, 5(1), 84-94. https://doi.org/10.37441/cejer/2023/5/1/11464
Received 2022-09-28
Accepted 2023-06-30
Published 2023-06-30
Abstract

Education systems usually fall into two main types: the Continental and Atlantic systems of education. Countries
belonging to the third world often follow after the characteristics of the continental system, however, the
specificities of the country may overwrite some characteristics of the original concept. This article aims to
introduce some specific aspects of the educational systems of Iran, Ethiopia and Myanmar through the
comparison of these systems. According to the data analysis, centralisation is relevant, but decentralisation
tends to be strengthened in each country. Concerning their structure, similarities in the division of levels were
identified, along with differences in duration and focus. Unsurprisingly, the curriculums are different in each
country; however, the basic subjects are almost the same. Finally, the grading systems use similar categories,
although the underlying points providing the basis for the grades significantly differ. Comparing them can
contribute to their evaluation and further development.